Natasha Ishak, Author At All That's Interesting

Natasha Ishak

A former staff writer for All That's Interesting, Natasha Ishak holds a Master's in journalism from Emerson College and her work has appeared in VICE, Insider, Vox, and Harvard's Nieman Lab.

Recent Posts

33 Colorized Jim Crow Pictures That Depict The Real Brutality Of American Racism

33 Colorized Jim Crow Pictures That Depict The Real Brutality Of American Racism

From segregation laws to white supremacist terrorism, discover the horrific history of the Jim Crow era in these newly colorized photos.

Remains Of Fierce Prehistoric Honey Badger Relative Uncovered In South Africa

Remains Of Fierce Prehistoric Honey Badger Relative Uncovered In South Africa

The Mellivora benfieldi was smaller in size but possessed many of the same traits as its modern relative.

Inside Lévitan, The Nazi Department Store Where Jewish Prisoners Were Forced To Sell Their Belongings

Inside Lévitan, The Nazi Department Store Where Jewish Prisoners Were Forced To Sell Their Belongings

Under the Nazi occupation of France, the Jewish-owned Parisian furniture store Lévitan was converted into a work camp where some 800 Jewish prisoners were held.

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

Built more than 600 years ago, Okinawa's Shuri Castle has weathered World War II bombings and a devastating 2019 fire. Here's why it remains an iconic symbol of the Japanese island.

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

After Native Americans became U.S. citizens with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the government allowed states to decide whether or not to guarantee them the vote.

39 Vintage Illustrations Of Deep Ocean Creatures That Seem Too Strange To Be Real

39 Vintage Illustrations Of Deep Ocean Creatures That Seem Too Strange To Be Real

These drawings of sea creatures show how naturalists of centuries past first documented their discoveries — and they're as magical today as they were to the scientists who first saw them.

Fraudsters Con Doctor Out Of $93,000 By Conjuring A ‘Genie’ To Sell Him ‘Aladdin’s Lamp’

Fraudsters Con Doctor Out Of $93,000 By Conjuring A ‘Genie’ To Sell Him ‘Aladdin’s Lamp’

"During one visit 'Aladdin' actually made an appearance in front of me."

Meet Rolf Buchholz, The 60-Year-Old Man With The Most Body Modifications In The World

Meet Rolf Buchholz, The 60-Year-Old Man With The Most Body Modifications In The World

Rolf Buchholz has 516 body modifications, 268 of which are penis piercings.

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

These Two Juvenile Raccoons Just Broke Into A Bank In California To Steal Cookies

These Two Juvenile Raccoons Just Broke Into A Bank In California To Steal Cookies

"They were in the break room eating a tin of almond cookies. I guess they struck gold."

The Incas Buried These Llamas Alive 500 Years Ago — Now They’re Perfectly Preserved

The Incas Buried These Llamas Alive 500 Years Ago — Now They’re Perfectly Preserved

Researchers think the Inca sacrificed these llamas as a way of bonding with the people living in their newly-conquered territory.